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Published on: 04/12/2019
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1.
After setting the performance standards, the next step in the controlling process is the 'measurement of actual performance'. Explain this step in the process of controlling.
2.
Enumerate the following limitations of controlling.
(i) Difficulty in setting quantitative standards.
(ii) Resistance from employees.
3.
Y Ltd. Produces safety pins on a mass scale. The co.’s policy is that at the most 2% of the daily production could be defective over a three months period it has been observed that 8-10% of the production is defective.
Identify the managerial function required to correct the above situation.
Briefly explain the procedure to be followed for the purpose.
4.
What is meant by controlling? Describe the steps in the process of controlling?
5.
Give examples of values which are in the form of qualitative standards
6.
An effective system of controlling discourages dishonesty among employees. What values does this statement imply?
7.
‘If planning is done carefully and accordingly other functions of management are going in right direction then there is no need of the controlling function of management.’ Do you agree with the statement ? Justify your answer
8.
How does controlling help in financial matters?
9.
State any four objectives of Controlling.
10.
What is control by Exception.
11.
Which of the following is a limitation of controlling?
Controlling improves employee motivation
Controlling is goal oriented
Controlling ensures order and discipline
Controlling is expensive
12.
Why actual performance is compared with standards?
To take corrective action
To improve the quality of material
None of these
To change the machinery
13.
Setting a standard time, say, 6 hours to perform a task is an example of ___________.
Qualitative Standards
None of these
Qualitative and Quantitative Standards
Quantitative Standards
14.
Budgetary control requires the preparation of
Training schedule
Budgets
Network diagram
Responsibility centres
15.
Controlling function of an organisation is
Forward looking
Backward looking
Forward as well as backward looking
None of the above
1.
Measurement of Actual Performance
Once the standards are fixed, the next step is to measure the actual performance. Generally, it is conducted by the managers to analyze the overall efficiency level of the employees. While measuring the performance, objective and reliable methods should be used, such as sample checking, preparing reports, personal observation, etc.
Measurement should be done after the task is completed. However, sometimes performance can be measured during the performance to ensure regular control over the activities. Usually, in large organizations, certain pieces are checked at random, instead of checking the whole lot. This is called sample checking.
2.
(i) Difficulty in setting quantitative standards Control system loses its effectiveness when standards cannot be defined in quantitative terms. This makes it difficult to compare and measure the performance with the standards. This may lead to create problems in human behaviour, job satisfaction and employee morale.
(ii) Resistance from employees Control system is often not liked by the employees. They see it as a restriction imposed on them.
3.
Here the actual deviations are more than planned acceptable deviations, so the management need to take corrective action to rectify the problems. The function of comparing actual performance with planned performance and taking corrective action is called ‘controlling’—
The steps involved in the process of controlling are —
(i) Setting Performance Standard.
(ii) Measurement of Actual Performance.
(iii) Comparing Actual Performance with Standards.
(iv) Analysing Deviations.
(v) Taking Corrective Action and re setting the performance standard.
4.
Controlling is measuring and correcting the activities of subordinates to ensure that events conform to plans.
1.Setting Performance Standards
Standards are the criteria, against which actual performance would be measured. These serve as benchmarks, towards which an organization strives to work.
The first step of the control process is to establish standards, against which actual results are to be evaluated. standards are set in quantitative as well as qualitative terms. But, managers should try to set standards in quantitative terms, which can be easily measured and compared later on.
If standards are set in qualitative terms, an effort must be made to define them clearly for easy measurement. Due to changes taking place in the internal and external environment, standards need to be revised regularly.
| Functional areas | Standards used |
|---|---|
| Production | Quality, quantity, cost, individual job |
| Marketing | Sales volume, sales expense, advertising expenditure, sales person performance |
| Human resource | Labour relations, labor turnover, labor absenteeism |
| Finance and accounting | Capital expenditure, inventories, flow of capital, liquidity |
2.Measurement of Actual Performance
Once the standards are fixed, the next step is to measure the actual performance. Generally, it is conducted by the managers to analyze the overall efficiency level of the employees. While measuring the performance, objective and reliable methods should be used, such as sample checking, preparing reports, personal observation, etc.
Measurement should be done after the task is completed. However, sometimes performance can be measured during the performance to ensure regular control over the activities. Usually, in large organizations, certain pieces are checked at random, instead of checking the whole lot. This is called sample checking.
3. Comparing Actual Performance with Standards
This step involves comparison of actual performance with the standard. Such comparison helps in revealing the deviations between actual and desired results. The comparison becomes easier when standards are set in quantitative terms.
4. Analyzing Deviations
Under this step, deviations in key areas of business need to be attended on urgent basis as compared to deviations in certain insignificant areas. There is need to determine the acceptable range of deviations in all operational areas. Following points should be kept in mind while analyzing deviations:
(i) Critical Point Control
According to this principle, the control system should first focus on Key Result Areas (KRAs) which are critical to the success
of the organization. It is because it is not possible to keep a check on all the activities of the enterprise. Therefore, if anything goes wrong at the critical points or key areas, immediate action should be taken. e.g. A 5% increase in labor cost is more critical than a 20% increase in postal charges, as 5% increase in labor cost will affect profitability.
(ii) Management/Control by Exception
It suggests that, if the manager tries to control everything, he may end up in controlling nothing.
Thus, in this context, it is stated that managers should first handle the deviations, which are beyond the specific range and he should not waste his time and energy in finding solutions of minor deviations. e.g. 2% increase in labor cost is an acceptable range of deviation. If the labor cost exceeds beyond 2%, immediate action should be taken.
Advantages of critical point control and Management by exception
The following are the advantages of critical point control and management by exception:
(a) It saves time and effort of the managers as they deal with major deviations only.
(b) There is better utilization of managerial talent.
(c) It facilitates delegation of authority and increases morale when routine problems are left to the subordinates.
(d) Timely action helps to keep the organization on the right track.
5. Taking Corrective Action
This is the final step in which manager takes corrective measures to bring back everything on track in the organization i.e. according to set plans, corrections are required in KRAs, which are critical to the success of the organization, or, in areas where deviations go beyond the permissible limits.
Corrective action may involve training of employees, hiring labor for extra time, replacement of machinery, etc. Sometimes, if deviations cannot be corrected despite the best efforts of managers, standards may be revised.
| Cause of deviation | Corrective action to be taken |
| Defective material | Change the quality specification of materials. |
| Defective machinery | Repair/replacement of machinery. |
| Defective process | Modify the existing process. |
| Defective physical conditions | Improve the physical conditions of work. |
5.
Loyalty
Team spirit
cooperation
6.
Orderliness
Discipline
Honesty
7.
The given statement is wrong. Controlling is an indispensable function of management. Rest is same to answer 3 in above. A
8.
Through controlling, managers keep tight control over finance and spend well within the budget. To access different aspects of the organizations financial position and for optimum utilization of various resources of finance, managers take recourse to financial controls. They use modern techniques for controlling such as ratio analysis, cash flow statements. etc.
9.
Four objectives of controlling are as under :
(i) To seek planned results from subordinates.
(ii) To evaluate the progress of the work.
(iii) To detect deviations from the planned activities.
(iv) To find the causes of deviations
10.
Meaning of ‘Management by Exception’:
Trying to control everything may end up in controlling nothing”. Managers cannot control every organisational activity. This is neither desirable nor possible within the frame of time, money and resource constraints.
If actual performance conforms to planned performance, the matter need not be brought to the notice of top managers. Even when the deviation is not significant (when it is within the range of control), the matter may not be reported to top managers.
11.
(d)
Controlling is expensive
12.
(a)
To take corrective action
13.
(a)
Qualitative Standards
14.
(b)
Budgets
15.
(c)
Forward as well as backward looking
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